Journal box



Dec; 7, 1927.

T- OGDEN JOURNAL 50 X Filed Sent. 6, 1924 gnuanfoz:

Thomas Qydenx Patented Dec; 27, 1927.

THOMAS oennn, or LYNWOOD, onnrronnra.

JOURNAL Box.

Application filed September c, 1924. Serial No.736,36.

T his invention pertains to journal boxes for railway use, and has reference more particularly to the construction, and manner or means otsecuring in such boxes, the cellar or receptacle which contains the lubricant, and, it such be used, the waste or absorbent- .inaterial which holds the lubricant and applies it to the journal.

The object o! the invention is to produce a journal box the cellarot which shall be P stantly pressed toward the journal, so that the waste, saturated with lubricant, shall press against the journal and constantly apply lubricant thereto in proper quantity.

The invention is illustratedin the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is an end view of the box or bearing, looking from the inner end, the cellar being shown in half section, better to illustrate the construction and arrangement of parts;

Fig. 2, a side elevation, also partly broken away or in section, for a like purpose.

Journal bones of this character are introduced between the jaws or walls of openings in the frames of locomotives, or of pedestals oi railway cars, in which spaces they have vertical movement. The drawing does not show such frame or pedestalsince both are of well-lrnown design and do not'enter intothe invention here sought to be protected. g

In the accompanying drawings, 1 designates the journal box; 2 the brassor saddle which rests upon the journal; 3 the journal; 4: the cellar; 5 a spring member by which the cellar is yieldingly supported and pressed toward the journal; 6 a pin or bolt for securing said spring member in place and preventing escape oi? the cellar in the event that the spring be brolien or lost; and 1 a cotter pin passed through the end of the pin or bolt 6 to prevent. its accidental escape or withdrawal. The lOOK l is of usual design, or substantially so, but has at or near its ends and on either side, downwardly projecting ears 8 perforated for the passage tlirough them of fastening bolts or pins 6;

The cellar l is provided near its front and rear ends with horizontal holes or openings 9 extending from side to side in alineinent with the holes in the ears 8. The holes 9 are of a size to permit some slight vertical play or adjustment of the cellar a relatively to the fastening pins or bolts 6, said holes actically held against vib ation and con being here shown of elliptical form with the ma or axis in the vertical plane. The cellar 4- 18 Oil the design shown in the drawing, that is to sav it. is of a enerall rectangular 1 v) D J -3 box-like form, the lower longitudinal cor ners oi which may be rounded as indicated.

its end walls are cut away to receive the" journal Sand to tit quite closely thereto, the lower end portions being thickened as seen in Fig. 2, to afiord suflicient metal or body through said holes. Just back ofthe taperingv or conical leadlng end, each bolt is pro-,

vided with a transverse slot or flattened opening 10 to receive a cotter-pin 7,'the ends of which are slightly bent apart after the pln'lS inserted in place, to prevent its accidental escape. The spring member 5 is of the form clearly shown in'l ig. 1; that is to v say, each end s doubled overupon itself to give adequate thickness and prevent cutting into the cellar pin or bolt 6, or undue wearmg or the eye or perforatlons of the spring.

At its niidlength the spring is bent upward to afford a flat bearing contact with the an der side of the cellar, while the portions between the upstanding perforated ends and the central bearing portion, taking the form of easy curves, afford the necessary resili ence. i

The cellar et, supplied with waste if de sired, and with a suitable lubricant, is pushed upward between the walls ofthe journal box until the waste, it such be used,

makes close contact with the journal, and

the end walls lie close thereto, as indicated in the drawings. When said cellar is raised to its proper height, a spring member 5 is applied at each end of the box and collar, the cellar pin or bolt 6 being passed first through one arm or end of the spring, thence through an ear 8 off the box, then through the opening 9 of the cellar, the second ear of the box, and the final end of the spring member 5, after which the cotter-pin 7 is passed through the transverse opening of the pin and its free ends are spread as stated. The same operation is performed in securing the spring 5 in position beneath the cellar at each endthereof, and the device is. ready for use.

I am aware that it is not broadly new to construct journal boxes with removable celthat is to say, said pinsor bolts "will retain the cellar even though the spring members be omitted or lost. In practice, the spring should hold the cellar at such-height as to prevent the escape of its contents at its ends, and the holes 9 ofthe cellar should hence afford clearancebelow the pins or bolts 6 so that the springs may raise the cellar in the event of wear of the end walls of the cellar through contactwith the rotating journal. In other words, the springs serve not only to support the cellar but to exert a follow-up pressure thereon which will maincan the curved seatsin their end walls close to the journal'even though there be Wear of said seats or of the perforations in the spring ends or the ears of the box. On the otl1er-hand,vibration or chattering of the cellar is precluded, thus reducing wear and preventing noise.

It is obvious that the number of springs and pins may be increased, orfthat if deemed desirable a single spring at or about the midlength of the cellar could be used, guiding ribs being provided to prevent tipping of the cellar in the direction of its length. The construction shown, however, isdeemed best. i

When it is desired to introduce fresh lubricant, waste, or both, it is necessary only to remove the cotter pins 7 and Withdraw the pins or bolts 6, thereby freeing the springs 5 and permitting removal and 1e. charging of the cellar 4:, after which the parts can be quickly replaced by reversing the steps stated for removal.

What is claimed is 1. In combination with a journal box having depending perforate cars, a cellar fitting therein and provided with transverse o enings at or near its ends; springs, each lav ingperforate upturnedends to lie close to the outer faces ofsaid ears and a raised portion at its midlength to bear against and support the under side of the cellar; and cellar pins passing through openings in the spring ends, the journal box ears and the cellar, and serving to retain the spring memhere in the place. i

2. In combination with a journal box hav ing depending perforate cars, a cellar fitting therein and provided with transverse openings at or near its ends; springs, each having perforate upturned ends to lie close to the outer faces of said ears and a raised portion at its midlcngth to bear against and support the under side of the cellar; cellar pins pass ing through openings inthe spring ends, the 1ournalbox cars and the cellar, and serving to retain the spring members 111 place;

and means to prevent accidental displace ment ofthe cellar pins. i

3. In combination truth a journal box of substantially inverted U shape in cross sec tion and provided with transverse perform tions at the lower edges of its side Walls, a

lubricant cellar insertible between the walls i of said box; spring members passing beneath the cellar and having upturned ends.

from the journal box.

,4. A journal boa, comprising an outer box provided with perforations at its opposite sides; a collar insertible within and removable'from said box; a flat spring having upstanding arms at opposite sides and an intermediate raised bearing seat for the celfar, said, partsbeing provided with alined openings; and a cellar pin or bolt passing through said openings, and serving to retain the cellar and the spring in place.

In testimony whereof Iwhave signed my name to this specification.

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